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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 91.83 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 91.83 and 47.17 is: 65.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 91.83 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/91.83 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 91.83 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 4,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331.62/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.12

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